Operations Supervisor II
Operations Supervisor II - Dressing, Sauces, Mayonnaise
Cargill Cargill Dressings, Sauces Oils refines vegetable and tropical oils and animal fat for a wide range of food and nonfood manufacturers. We also make shortenings, frying oils, mayonnaise, dressings, and sauces for the foodservice industry. The business operates eight oil refineries, six shortening and oil packaging plants, a mayonnaise production facility, a dressings plant and a culinary sauce facility, all of which are located in the United States. We also operate an edible oil refinery in Mexico. Customers include major food manufacturers and quick-service and casual-dining restaurant chains. Dressings Sauces Oils is integrated with Cargill's soybean crushing activities, which provide a reliable source of crude soybean oil for further processing. Cargill is currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor in the Sidney, OH facility. Position Overview: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the team and collaborating with peers to execute on the established operations metrics for safety, quality, customer service, and efficiency. The Production Supervisor will report directly to the Superintendent. The Production Supervisor will collect data for the effective measurement of results and to determine the proper allocation of resources. Imperative to the position is the collaboration with COE, engineering, scheduling, supply chain and maintenance. The position will act as a mentor to subordinate team leaders. The Production Manager will also be heavily involved in the further implementation of Lean Manufacturing and REPI. Principal Accountabilities: 60% - Effectively manage dressing, sauces, and mayonnaise operations to optimize customer service and reduce costs. Zero safety incidents, engaged team, maintain costs below operating budget. 20% - Mentor subordinates for development and engagement. 10% - Coordinate with QA, engineering, maintenance. 10% - Lead Continuous Improvement. Job Requirements Required: A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or related manufacturing discipline. Minimum 5+ years experience with a food/beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care manufacturing facility in an engineering or operations supervisory role. Demonstrated respect, candor, and commitment Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills. Keen sense of priorities; sees what needs to be done, assesses degree of urgency and importance, and takes appropriate action. Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a highly dynamic environment. Effective problem solving and decision making skills aligned with the Discuss, Decide, Support behavioral capability. Practical business acumen. Strong understanding of food manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Strong understanding of sanitation, food handling, and food personal safety practices. Demonstrated teamwork and the ability to effectively collaborate with others. Ability to influence others outside of formal reporting relationships. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Preferred: Advanced degree. Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience. Dressing, sauces, and heat processing experience. Vegetable oil processing knowledge. Liquid packaging experience.